Revolutionizing GNSS Accuracy with TerraStar-C PRO
Hexagon | NovAtel has announced a important advancement in its TerraStar-C PRO GNSS corrections service, achieving Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) accuracy within just three minutes and boasting an impressive 99.999% uptime, all thanks to the groundbreaking RTK From the Sky technology.
Innovative Integration for enhanced Performance
The incorporation of RTK From the Sky technology marks the initial step in enhancing Hexagon | NovAtel’s extensive range of correction services available to users globally. TerraStar-C PRO now stands out as the quickest global correction service, delivering centimeter-level precision not only in open environments but also in areas obstructed by buildings and vegetation.
Advanced Technology for Rapid Convergence
Utilizing cutting-edge quad-band receiver and antenna technology,TerraStar-C PRO achieves convergence in mere minutes by harnessing the latest BeiDou III,GPS III,and Galileo E6 signals. This innovative approach produces top-tier corrections across all GNSS frequencies.
Accessibility and Future Developments
The enhancements to TerraStar-C PRO are now available through the 7.08.10 firmware update for users operating on OEM7700, OEM719, and OEM729 cards, as well as their respective enclosures for applications in land and aerial vehicles, including UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles).Upcoming firmware updates will extend the global RTK From the Sky technology across Hexagon’s correction service offerings, catering to a diverse clientele, including sectors like precision agriculture and marine navigation.
Leadership Insights on Technological Advancements
Michael ritter, the president and CEO of Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, remarked, “The RTK From the Sky technology serves as the cornerstone for our global correction services, establishing us as leaders in various fields such as agriculture, automotive, defense, surveying, marine, and autonomous systems. Our commitment to research has led to this transformative technology,and we will persist in delivering unparalleled positioning experiences characterized by speed,accuracy,availability,and reliability worldwide.”
A Collaborative Effort in Innovation
dr. Leos mervart, who leads the PPP algorithm development at Hexagon’s Autonomy & positioning division, expressed, “It has been an honor to work collaboratively within the division to create the RTK From the Sky technology, drawing on our shared expertise in correction generation, PPP algorithms, and the broader positioning ecosystem. Having been involved with PPP technologies as the outset of my career, I am excited to witness this new chapter in global positioning.”
